Method of making a bowtie

ABSTRACT

Methods of making crisp clip-on bowties that are composed of multiple layers are disclosed. The first and second layer are made in a similar manner by using an interfacing having at least horizontal and vertical fold lines and two boxes is secured to a first bowtie material. The boxes identified on the interfacing are layered with additional material, the layer is folded along the horizontal and vertical lines. A bowtie clip is secured to the clean side of the second layer. The two layers are then folded inward toward the center around the clip and then the edges of the horizontal folds are folded back and secured. A cover is placed around the center.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The technical field relates in general to making ties, and more specifically to making a clip-on bowtie.

BACKGROUND

Numerous types and styles of bowties are known to the prior art. U.S. Pat. No. 2,394,024 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,361,413 and US Patent Application No US 2015/0216243A1 describe premade bowties. D534,333 S described addition of a second material to a bowtie. The present invention is distinguished from the prior art in providing a crisp, precise aesthetically pleasing but durable bowtie that can be inexpensively made but may also be easily varied in manufacture to please many tastes.

SUMMARY

Accordingly, one or more embodiments provide for making crisp clip-on bowties that are composed of multiple layers. The first and second layer are made in a similar manner but are usually a different color material to provide interest. Basically an interfacing having at least horizontal and vertical fold lines and two boxes is secured to a first bowtie material. The boxes identified on the interfacing are layered with additional material that aids in stiffening the bowtie and giving it a crisp look. The material/interfacing combination is then folded along the horizontal lines, and secured with adhesive followed by a fold on the vertical fold lines and securing with adhesive. Each layer of the bowtie has a clean side and a folded side. The folded side of each layer are joined together with adhesive. A bowtie clip is secured to the clean side of the second layer. The two layers are then folded inward toward the center around the clip and then the edges of the horizontal folds are folded back. A rubber band is then used to secure the bowtie in folded form. The vertical edges are then straightened. Additional adhesive is added at the vertical edges between the two layers. A cover is placed over the rubber band at the center and around the two layers and the clip to finish the bowtie.

There are numerous variations to the first layer of the bowtie that can be implemented. For example a center cutout may be cut out of the first bowtie material and then, covered with a material that complements the material of the second bowtie layer. Similarly, rectangular bars and picture cutouts provide numerous color combinations and variations to the tie.

Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements and which together with the detailed description below are incorporated in and form part of the specification, serve to further illustrate various exemplary embodiments and to explain various principles and advantages in accordance with the embodiments.

FIG. 1A is a diagram of a marked interfacing for making the bowties of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a basic bowtie made according to the present invention.

FIGS. 2A, 2B and 2C illustrate additional variations of the bowtie of the present invention.

FIG. 3 A is a simplified diagram for marking the interfacing to make bowties according to the present invention. This figure demonstrations the relative position of various cutouts. FIG. 3B is another variation of the bowtie of the present invention

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In overview, the present disclosure concerns a method of making bowties. More particularly, various inventive concepts and principles are embodiments in systems, devices, and methods therein for multiple layer crisp preform clip on bowties.

The instant disclosure is provided to further explain in an enabling fashion the best modes of performing one or more embodiments. The disclosure is further offered to enhance an understanding and appreciation for the inventive principles and advantages thereof, rather than to limit in any manner the invention. The invention is defined solely by the appended claims including any amendments made during the pendency of this application and all equivalents of those claims as issued.

It is further understood that the use of relational terms such as first and second, and the like, if any, are used solely to distinguish one from another entity, item, or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities, items or actions. It is noted that some embodiments may include a plurality of processes or steps, which can be performed in any order, unless expressly and necessarily limited to a particular order; i.e., processes or steps that are not so limited may be performed in any order.

As further discussed herein below, various inventive principles and combinations thereof are advantageously employed to reduce time and cost of bowtie production

Basic Bowtie

A first basic bowtie pattern (FIGS. 1A and 1B) and method of making will now be described.

Making the First Wing (First Layer):

Pattern shown in FIG. 1A is drawn on an interface material (on the non adhesive side). The interfacing is marked with a minimum of two horizontal folding lines (lines 7 and 8), and two vertical folding lines (lines 3 and 6) and defining two boxes thereupon. Two sides of each box are defined by the horizontal folding lines, a third side of each box is defined by a vertical folding line and the final side of the box defining a box with a width of about ¾ inch. The Figure shows an interfacing that is approximately 3 inches by 5 inches.

Iron or otherwise secure adhesive and non marked side of interface to the wrong side of the first bowtie material (first wing) so marked pattern on interfacing is visible. Place the material side down and the marked interfacing side up so that it is visible.

There are two boxes on interfacing pattern, one defined by intersection of lines 1, 2, 3, and 4 and the second defined by the intersection of lines 1, 2, 5, 6. To the two boxes three layers of material are added. The added material is cut so as to fit exactly in the box. The three layers fit exactly on top of each other. The three layers may be a tape, interfacing, or any materials that will permit a three layered piece that fit exactly in the boxes as defined above and also three layers that will adhere to each other and the interfacing.

The interfacing/material combination is folded up along line 7 so that the material side is partially visible. The interfacing/material is also folded up along line 8. Adhesive is applied to keep the flaps created by the folds along lines 7 and 8 closed. The project is then turned over so that the material side is facing up and the interfacing is on the bottom. Check to make sure the project measures the same the along the length. Iron. Fold material/interfacing inward along axis defined by line 3 and also fold the opposite end of project inward along axis defined by line 6. Make sure edges defined by line 7 and line 8 fold remain identical. There should be no excess material where the material/interfacing of the line 3 and line 6 folds meet at the center of the project. Glue or adhesive is added from each end of the bowtie to the box area. The material is then folded and ironed. At this point there is a side of the project, named the folded side, where the two folds (line 3 and line 6 folds) meet and an opposite clean side. And the first layer or wing is complete

Making a Second Wing (Second Layer)

Paragraphs [0015]-[0018] are repeated to make a second wing nearly identical in size and shape to the first wing.

To the second wing, on the side of the project that does not contain the folded ends, a bowtie clip is added. Any type of clip may be used. The fabric of the project may be cut or otherwise modified to adhere the clip to the project or so a portion of the clip can be inserted into the second wing itself. The clip should be centered on the back of the project both horizontally and vertically. Then flip project over so that the side containing the folds along line 3 and 6 are facing up. In a preferred embodiment, the clip if further modified with tubes (preferably rubber) that slip onto each side the clip and help to keep bowtie in place when it is worn. The function of the tubes is to keep bowtie in place. Preferably the tubes are made of a material that will prevent movement of the bowtie when placed on a collar, such as rubber. Preferably the tubes fit on the ends of the clip. The size, color, shape and material of the tubes may obviously be varied by the user and still encompassed by the present invention.

Combine the First and Second Wings (Layers)

Double sided adhesive tape or another adhesive is added along the folds/edges formed by line 7 and 8 at the center of each where the both edges formed by the folds along line 3 and 6 meet are both held securely closed. The first wing is then placed on top of this second wing. In this manner the side of the first wing that has the line 3 and line 6 folds that meet at the middle is attached to side of the second wing that has the line 3 and line 6 folds that meet at the middle. In this manner all of the rough edges of bowtie construction are hidden within the center of the bowtie.

With the clip at the bottom, the two wings are folded to form a bowtie shape. In particular, holding the project by the clip in the back, the two wings are first folded or pinched inward toward the center and then the outside edges formed by lines 7 and 8 are folded back. The fold is secured by a rubber band (or other securing device) that goes around the clip and the two wings in the pinched form in the center. Then the edges formed by the lines 3 and 6 are folded back. In this way, nice crisp straight edges will be formed along lines 3 and 6 and a deep fold that gives the tie and aesthetically pleasing look to the tie is formed. Ideally this pinching, folding and forming are completed while the adhesive used in paragraph [0018] is still malleable making sure the user can adjust the bowtie as desired.

A covering that may be a fabric strip is then added around the center of the bowtie covering the rubber band and going around the center of the clip and finishing the look of the bowtie. This can be formed from a strip of fabric or other appropriate material. It may be attached to the bowtie by any appropriate means, including double sided adhesive tape, glue, thread, interfacing, or other means.

Glue can be added in between the two wings at the edges formed by lines 3 and 6 to add to the crispness and shape of the tie and secure the two wings together.

There are several variations of the bowtie that can be added to the basic bowtie demonstrated in FIG. 1 and described in [0014]-[0024]. The finished bowties are shown as FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C and their methods of manufacture will now be described.

Bowtie with Center Cut Out

Making the First Wing (First Layer)

To make the bowtie shown in FIG. 2A, the interfacing is cut according to FIG. 1A. The rectangle formed by the intersection of lines 4, 5, 9 and 10 is cut out and removed from the interfacing. The interfacing and first bowtie material are then ironed together as before. At this point when the material side down and the marked interfacing side up so that a rectangle of the first bowtie material will be visible. This material will be cutout in this manner. First a cut is made from each corner of the rectangle inward about ¼ inch. The rectangle formed from the intersection of the points made by the cuts is then cut out of the material. In this manner now visible is the interfacing pattern, about ¼ inch of the bowtie material and then a rectangle. The bowtie material is then folded up and over onto the top of the interfacing and held in place by an adhesive (or a glue or a double sided adhesive or any other means). A rectangular window with crisp edges is formed in the first bowtie material wing.

Proceed with procedure outlined in [0015] for placing additional material in boxes. A second bowtie material about the size of the rectangle formed by lines 1, 2, 3 and 4 is placed on top of the boxes formed by the three layers and covering the first rectangle cut out is added. Usually this second material is identical to the material used to form the second wing of the bowtie, but the material selected is up to the user. The process of folding, and gluing described in [0018] then takes place. Bowtie completion proceeds as described in [0019]-[0024].

Bowtie with Bars Cut Out

Making the First Wing (First Layer)

To make the bowtie shown in FIG. 2B, the interfacing is cut according to FIG. 1A. There are four rectangles that may be cut out, the first formed by the intersection of lines 8 11, 12 and 15. The second formed by the intersection of lines 8, 13, 14 and 15. The third formed by the intersection of lines 7, 11, 12 and 16. The fourth former by the intersection of lines 7, 13, 14 and 16. The rectangles are cut out of the interfacing and removed. The interfacing is ironed to first bowtie material as described above. The four rectangles of bow tie material are cut out in this manner: first a cut is made from each corner of the rectangle inward the bowtie material is then folded up and over onto the top of the interfacing and held in place by an adhesive. Four rectangular window with crisp edges is formed in the first bowtie material wing. A second bowtie material is adhered to the first wing to be visible through the four rectangular cutouts. Proceed with procedure outlined in [0015] for placing additional material in boxes. Usually this second material is identical to the material used to form the second wing of the bowtie, but the material selected is up to the user. The process of folding, and gluing described in [0018] then takes place. Bowtie completion proceeds as described in [0019]-[0024].

Bowtie with Center and Bars Cut Out

To make the bowtie shown in FIG. 2C, the description of [0026] and [0028] are carried out to cutout the interfacing as desired prior to adherence to bowtie material.

Bowtie with Picture Windows.

To make the bowtie pictured in FIG. 3B, cutouts for picture windows are formed as described in FIG. 3A and prepared as described for the rectangular cutout of [0026]. The process of folding, and gluing described in [0018] then takes place. Bowtie completion proceeds as described in [0019]-[0024].

The present invention also covers the bowties made by the above described methods and as shown in the Figures.

Obviously, any thickness of material can be used to make the bowties of the present invention. Particularly with respect to the interfacing, bowtie material, center cover. Further any color or pattern of material can be used.

Obviously the size of the bowtie may be varied. Bowties suitable for infants, children, adults, and animals are encompassed by the present invention. The bowties of the present invention are also suitable for home décor and the like.

By interfacing it is meant any material that can be marked with a pattern and will also adhere to a fabric. Typically it will be two-sided, with one side containing an adhesive and one side markable. Typically the interfacing is infused with an adhesive that upon application of heat from an iron or other heat source will adhere the interface material to a fabric. Any strength or type of adhesive used with interfacing is workable in the bowties of the present invention.

An additional material is added to the boxes identified on the interfacing. This material may be tape, interfacing or any other material that meets the criteria of adhering to itself and the interfacing.

The term glue is meant to be same as adhesive and double sided adhesive. Any type of adhesive may be used at any step of bowtie manufacture, it is the preference of the user as to whether a liquid, a tape or other means of glue deliver are to be used.

By fabric, or bowtie material we mean any material. It may be cotton, silk, wool, rayon, polyester, lycra or other materials or a blend of materials. It may include ribbon, lace or other decorative materials.

Term bowtie is equivalent to bow-tie. Clip-on is same as clip on or clamp or any means that permit the bowtie to be attached to the second bowtie layer.

The term project is used when interfacing and at least one material are combined into something that will eventually become a bowtie.

Iron refers to any means of applying heat to cloth and interfacing material. It would also encompass a blower or other device. Iron also refers to the action word of using an iron or pressing. Any means of delivering heat to activate the adhesive is encompassed by the present invention. Further, if an adhesive that does not response to heat but rather another element such as light or cold is used in the bowtie construction methods outlined in this specification, than the activation means of that adhesive is also usable with the claimed methods of making bowties.

The bowties of the present invention may be customized to the individual consumer in terms of fabric choice but also size and shape.

More than two layers or more than two types of fabrics may be used.

The bowties of the present invention have the advantage that no part of the construction is exposed and there is not subject to wear that may cause the tie to fall apart. Further since both layers of the bowtie are glued together, less fraying or sagging of the tie is possible.

Terms used in the claims are intended to be interpreted, first, as would be understood by one of skill in clothing manufacturing; and if not thus interpretable, in accordance with a scientific dictionary related to such field; and then if not thus interpretable, a general dictionary may be used

This disclosure is intended to explain how to fashion and use various embodiments in accordance with the invention rather than to limit the true, intended, and fair scope and spirit thereof. The invention is defined solely by the appended claims, as they may be amended during the pendency of this application for patent, and all equivalents thereof. The foregoing description is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiment(s) was chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and its practical application, and to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. All such modifications and variations are within the scope of the invention as determined by the appended claims, as may be amended during the pendency of this application for patent, and all equivalents thereof, when interpreted in accordance with the breadth to which they are fairly, legally, and equitably entitled. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A method for making a bowtie comprising: marking an interfacing with at least two horizontal folding lines, and two vertical folding lines and defining two boxes thereupon, where two sides of each box are defined by the horizontal folding lines, a third side of each box is defined by a vertical folding line and the final side of the box defining a box with a width of about ¾ inch; securing the marked interfacing to a first bowtie material; adding three layers of additional material to each of the two boxes marked on the interfacing, the added material fitting exactly in the box and adhered to both the interfacing and each other; folding the material and interfacing combination inward toward the interfacing side on each horizontal folding line and securing with adhesive; folding the material and interfacing combination toward the center along each vertical folding line and securing with adhesive so that a first bowtie layer is formed; repeating the step of making an interfacing, securing the marked interfacing to a second bowtie material, adding three layers and folding so that a second bowtie layer is formed and each bowtie layer is defined as having an clean side and an opposite side named the folded side where the material was folded along the vertical axes meets in the center; applying a bowtie clip to the center of the clean side of the second bowtie layer; applying adhesive along each horizontal fold at the center of the folded side of the second bowtie layer and attaching the folded side of the first bowtie layer on top; the first and second layers are first folded or pinched inward at the center and then the edges formed by horizontal folds are folded back; secure the folded bowtie with a rubber band or other securing means that goes around the clip and the two layers in the pinched form at the center; straighten the vertical folding edges so that straight edges will be formed; place adhesive between the first and second layer where the vertical folds were formed; adhere a covering around the center of the tie.
 2. A method of making a bowtie according to claim 1 wherein the marked interfacing further comprises a center cut out defined at each edges by the outer edge of the boxes and defined horizontally but cutout lines and prior to the material of the first bowtie layer being folded, a cut out cover it adhered to the layer to cover the center cut out.
 3. A method of making a bowtie according to claim 1 wherein the marked interfacing further comprises four narrow rectangular bar cutouts and prior to the material of the first bowtie layer being folded, a cut out cover it adhered to the interface side of the first bowtie layer to cover the four narrow rectangular bar cutouts.
 4. A method of making a bowtie according to claim 1 wherein the marked interfacing further includes two picture cutouts and prior to the material of the first bowtie layer being folded, a cut out picture cover is adhered to the interface side of the first bowtie layer to cover the picture cutout.
 5. A method of making a bowtie according to claim 1 wherein the marked interfacing further comprises any combination of a center cut out, rectangular bar cutouts and picture cutouts and prior to the material of the first bowtie layer being folded, a cut out cover or cutout picture cover is adhered to the interface side of the first bowtie layer to cover all of the cut outs. 